Supernatural Fatherhood Through Priestly Celibacy
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Supernatural Fatherhood Through Priestly Celibacy
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Author : Carter H. Griffin
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2011
Supernatural Fatherhood Through Priestly Celibacy written by Carter H. Griffin and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Religion categories.
In this doctoral dissertation Father Griffin proposes a theological and anthropological rationale for priestly celibacy as a privileged mode of living supernatural fatherhood and as a fulfillment of masculine human nature. Through the theological lens of St. Thomas Aquinas, it begins by exploring the phenomenon of paternity itself, beginning with the prime analogue of fatherhood in God and cascading into the biological, natural, and supernatural expressions of fatherhood in men. The specific supernatural fatherhood of the priest is derived from his ordination, by which he is configured to Christ the Head and becomes an instrument of Christ's fatherhood in the order of grace, exercising his ministry in the triple office of priest, prophet, and shepherd and fulfilling, within the plan of salvation, both the procreative and perfective dimensions of human paternity. By demonstrating that priestly celibacy is ordered to the exercise of this supernatural fatherhood, celibacy is shown to be not an arbitrary clerical discipline but inscribed with its own natural and supernatural logic, an effective way of generating life in the order of redemption and the normative mode of exercising priestly paternity. Throughout the work, counterarguments, particularly those proffered by feminist theologians, are considered and addressed. The concluding chapter considers some implications of this thesis in the life of the priest and in the selection and formation of candidates to the priesthood.
Supernatural Fatherhood Through Priestly Celibacy
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Author : Carter Herrell Griffin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
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Why Celibacy Reclaiming The Fatherhood Of The Priest
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Author : Fr. Carter Griffin
language : en
Publisher: Emmaus Road Publishing
Release Date : 2019-07-01
Why Celibacy Reclaiming The Fatherhood Of The Priest written by Fr. Carter Griffin and has been published by Emmaus Road Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-01 with Religion categories.
“The Church today demands a profound renewal of celibate priesthood and the fatherhood to which it is ordered.” Priestly celibacy, some say, is an outdated relic from another age. Others see it as a lonely way of life. But as Fr. Carter Griffin argues in Why Celibacy?: Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest, the ancient practice of celibacy, when lived well, helps a priest exercise his spiritual fatherhood joyfully and fruitfully. Along the way, Griffin explores: the question of optional celibacy some pitfalls of celibate paternity the selection and formation of candidates for celibate priesthood why biological fathers are also called to spiritual fatherhood the powerful impact of celibacy on the Church and the wider culture In a critical moment for the Catholic priesthood, Fr. Griffin brings light and hope with a new perspective on the Church’s perennial wisdom on celibacy.
Priestly Celibacy
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Author : Gary Selin
language : en
Publisher: CUA Press
Release Date : 2016-03-11
Priestly Celibacy written by Gary Selin and has been published by CUA Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-11 with Religion categories.
Pope Francis has called mandatory priestly celibacy "a gift for the Church", but added "since it is not a dogma, the door is always open" to change. Priestly Celibacy fills a critical gap in the current theological literature on this important aspect of ecclesial ministry and life, and also helps to contribute to the advancement of the rather underdeveloped theology of priestly celibacy.
Why Celibacy
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Author : Carter Griffin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-03-07
Why Celibacy written by Carter Griffin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-07 with categories.
"The Church today demands a profound renewal of celibate priesthood and the fatherhood to which it is ordered."Priestly celibacy, some say, is an outdated relic from another age. Others see it as a lonely way of life.But as Fr. Carter Griffin argues in Why Celibacy?: Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest, the ancient practice of celibacy, when lived well, helps a priest exercise his spiritual fatherhood joyfully and fruitfully. Along the way, Griffin explores:the question of optional celibacysome pitfalls of celibate paternitythe selection and formation of candidates for celibate priesthoodwhy biological fathers are also called to spiritual fatherhoodthe powerful impact of celibacy on the Church and the wider cultureIn a critical moment for the Catholic priesthood, Fr. Griffin brings light and hope with a new perspective on the Church's perennial wisdom on celibacy.
A Guide To John Henry Newman
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Author : Juan R. Velez
language : en
Publisher: CUA Press
Release Date : 2022
A Guide To John Henry Newman written by Juan R. Velez and has been published by CUA Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with Religion categories.
John Henry Newman (1801-1890), renowned thinker and writer, Anglican clergyman and later Roman Catholic priest and cardinal, has had a lasting influence on both Anglicans and Catholics, in the fields of literature, education, and theology. On October 13, 2019, Pope Francis declared him a saint in Rome. Appealing to both the student and the scholar, A Guide to John Henry Newman provides a wide range of subjects on Newman's life and thought relevant for our times and complementary to biographies of Newman. The contributors include authors from many different disciplines such as theology, education, literature, history, and philosophy, highlighting the wide range of Newman's work. These authors offer a positive assessment of Newman's thought and contribute to the discussion of the recent scholarship of others. A Guide to John Henry Newman will interest educated readers and professors alike, and serve as a text for college seminars for the purpose of studying Newman.
Forming Fathers Seminary Wisdom For Every Priest
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Author : Fr. Carter Griffin
language : en
Publisher: Emmaus Road Publishing
Release Date : 2022-07-01
Forming Fathers Seminary Wisdom For Every Priest written by Fr. Carter Griffin and has been published by Emmaus Road Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-01 with Religion categories.
Priests are called to be worthy spiritual fathers to the souls entrusted to their care. Years of seminary formation ideally forge them into faithful, generous, healthy priests, ready to serve the needs of the Church. But priests are not immune to the busyness, pressures, and distractions of a life of ministry. Over time, the lessons from their formation can fade into the background. Forming Fathers: Seminary Wisdom for Every Priest seeks to remind priests of the lessons so greatly needed to fulfill their calling faithfully. Originally delivered by Fr. Carter Griffin as talks to seminarians, this series of short, inspiring vignettes can help rekindle a priest’s first love and awaken the aspirations that brought him into the seminary in the first place. Much of what is contained in these pages is also applicable to Catholic laymen, themselves called to the virtues of Christian manhood, the responsibilities of discipleship, and the dignity of spiritual fatherhood. Fr. Griffin covers such central topics as the life of prayer, offering Holy Mass well, the importance of priestly friendships, and the need for fortitude. He addresses challenging issues, such as chaste celibacy, loving the Church, and living material simplicity, with simple truth. Priests may benefit most, however, from some of the themes that might have been overlooked in their seminary days: the importance of courtesy, the vital role of order and daily exposure to beauty, the virtue of magnanimity and its impact on priestly happiness, and exercising priestly leadership.
Priestly Identity
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Author : Thomas J. McGovern
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2010-04-01
Priestly Identity written by Thomas J. McGovern and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-01 with Religion categories.
It is generally accepted that since the end of Vatican II there has been a crisis in the Catholic priesthood. This is reflected in two areas in particular--defections from the priesthood and a serious decline in vocations, primarily in the developed countries of the West. John Paul II has addressed this situation many times during his pontificate, especially in Pastores dabo vobis where he offers a clear theological vision and a program of formation to overcome the current crisis of priestly identity. In his new book McGovern offers a deep analysis of the Pope's theology of priesthood, drawing not only from Pastores dabo vobis, but also from his Holy Thursday Letters and other important writings on this topic. In this study the author deals with core aspects of priestly identity under three main headings--theological, spiritual, and pastoral--in the context of service to the lay faithful and the evangelization required of the Church in the new millennium.
Many Are Called
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Author : Scott Hahn
language : en
Publisher: Image
Release Date : 2010-06-01
Many Are Called written by Scott Hahn and has been published by Image this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-01 with Religion categories.
In Many Are Called, Dr. Scott Hahn, one of the most celebrated scholars and influential Catholic writers living today, enthusiastically encourages Catholics around the world to renew their focus on the sacred role of the Catholic priest. Using his unique ability to present deep spiritual and theological ideas in the language of everyday life, Dr. Hahn examines the biblical and historical roots of the priesthood to explain the centrality of the priest in the life of the Church. He brings reinvigorated attention to the many roles of the priest—provider, mediator, protector, teacher, judge, and more—all of which are united in the priest's place as spiritual father to God's people, and ultimately he shows that it is through the priest, empowered by God, that the continuing presence of Jesus Christ makes itself known to our world. Lively, insightful, and engaging, Many Are Called will serve as an inspiration to students and seminarians considering a vocation, to clergy renewing their call, to Catholic readers looking to deepen their faith, and to seekers curious about one of Catholicism's defining but least understood elements. With a foreword by the Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, this is a truly special book, one that speaks to the restless heart of humanity and reveals that our pleas for a spiritual father have already been answered.
Shepherding The Family Of God
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Author : Fr Gustavo Castillo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-06-18
Shepherding The Family Of God written by Fr Gustavo Castillo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-18 with categories.
This is an important book, and it comes at a crucial moment when there is growing awareness that we are living in a time of reform and renewal in the Catholic Church. The troubles of the Church in our times are not unique. In fact, we see striking similarities between our times and those of St. John of Avila in pre-Reformation Europe. What Pope Francis has said about our times also applies to St. John's times: "We are not living in an era of change but a change of era." As in John's time, the Church carries out her mission today in an emerging global society marked by rapid and profound changes -- technological, economic, political, and cultural. These changes challenge the Church's moral authority and institutional structures and call into question her truth claims in a secularizing society. In every period of the Church's history, the key to her reform and renewal is the reform and renewal of the priesthood.